2026 BMW X3 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2026 BMW X3, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was using adaptive cruise control and hit a rainstorm and water pool; car hydroplaned and flipped over. Party behind me thought emergency braking systems kicked in and caused vehicle to hydroplane. Internet says there is issue with these staggered tire vehicles hydroplaning”
NHTSA complaint #11768945, filed 2026-10“I am reporting a potential safety issue involving my **2026 BMW X3 30 xDrive**. I was parked on the right side of a parking lot. I moved the vehicle partially out of the parking space and slightly to the left to allow someone to enter the vehicle. I came to a stop and removed my foot from the brake while the vehicle was being held. I then turned toward the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle suddenly accelerated/moved forward across the parking aisle and struck two vehicles. The incident happened extremely quickly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11759031, filed 2026-08“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The braking system failed to respond when the brake pedal was pressed. Additionally, the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system did not activate. Both the vehicle and its components are available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle was traveling at approximately 25–30 mph in light rain. When the brakes did not engage, I was unable to slow down or stop, resulting in a collision with the vehicle in front of me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11702834, filed 2025-12Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 18% |
| 2025 | 8 | 21% |
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 11 | 13% |
| 2021 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 13 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2026 BMW X3
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 BMW X3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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